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Unown
Ancient Origins 30/98 • common
- Set
- Ancient Origins
- Number
- 30/98
- Rarity
- Common
- Released
- 2015
- Energy type
- psychic energy
- Market price
- $0.38
- Artist
- Akira Komayama
What it does
Once during your turn (before your attack), if this Pokémon is on your Bench, you may discard this Pokémon and all cards attached to it (this does not count as a Knock Out). If you do, draw a card.
Shaped like ancient writing, it is a huge mystery whether language or Unown came first.
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Where it came from
The Unown (30/98) card was released in the Ancient Origins expansion of the Pokémon Trading Card Game, which debuted in 2015. This set drew heavily from the themes of the Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire video games, focusing on legendary Pokémon and the mysterious nature of ancient lore. Within this context, the Unown cards were designed to represent the cryptic, letter-like creatures first introduced in the Johto region, maintaining their long-standing aesthetic as enigmatic symbols tied to ruins and forgotten history.
The artwork for this specific card was illustrated by Midori Harada, a long-time contributor to the Pokémon franchise known for a clean, stylized approach. Harada’s design emphasizes the isolation and strange, geometric simplicity of the Unown, fitting the creature's role as a mysterious puzzle piece rather than a frontline combatant. As a common card, it was widely distributed, serving as a functional element for deck-building players who wished to utilize the Unown's unique 'Farewell Letter' ability, which allowed for strategic card draw mechanics during gameplay.
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